There are still many myths surrounding the subject of E-MTB care, especially when it comes to suspension maintenance. The fact is, well-maintained suspension works much better than poorly maintained units, especially the initial response of the stroke due to well lubricated parts. This benefit is immediately noticeable, because the suspension system will react much more sensitively to smaller bumps, providing more traction and feeling more comfortable.

It is important to know that beneath the dust seals of almost every suspension fork or shock is a lubrication system, which works either with grease or oil. If these dust seals are regularly treated with products like WD40 or Brunox spray after the ride, the forks internal oil or grease – with the significantly heavier viscosity, get’s flushed out and the fork can “run dry” – The result is a significantly drop in performance and in the worst case wear leads to malfunction.

Keep these dust seals clean. These seals prevent dirt from getting inside and damaging the internals.
Keep these dust seals clean. These seals prevent dirt from getting inside and damaging the internals.

Level:
very easy

Tools:
– Fork-Oil
– dry, soft cloth


How to:

At the beginning, the dust seals should be cleaned with a cloth.
At the beginning, the dust seals should be cleaned with a cloth.
When clean the stanchions of the fork are coated with a little bit of fork oil.
When clean the stanchions of the fork are coated with a little bit of fork oil.
Then you have to do the same with the damper, first clean it…
Then you have to do the same with the damper, first clean it…
… and then put some oil on it.
… and then put some oil on it.
When coated both suspension elements should be pushed in several times …
When coated both suspension elements should be pushed in several times …
… This ensures that the oil is distributed and passes to the right place.
… This ensures that the oil is distributed and passes to the right place.
Remove excess oil with a cloth, because excess oil will only accumulated dirt and grime on the dust seals.
Remove excess oil with a cloth, because excess oil will only accumulated dirt and grime on the dust seals.

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